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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,744.78, 20,619.20 and 4,977.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,744.78, 20,619.20 and 4,977.65 is: 7,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,744.78 : 20,619.20 = 4,977.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,744.78/20,619.20 = 4,977.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,744.78x = 20,619.20 × 4,977.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,744.78x = 102,635,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,635,224.87/13,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.22

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